"It's an extraordinary place to visit and it's a place that is vibrant and alive, with outstandingly exciting exhibitions and ideas within it."

That's what the new director of the Australian Museum of Democracy, Daryl Karp, would like people to say after visiting Old Parliament House.

Having worked for more than 30 years in television, much of it at the ABC, Daryl has been innovative in science, documentary and features.

"The great joy we have with having a background in media is that we tell stories. It's all about telling stories and museums are no different. It's just how you tell those stories," she said.

"There's a similarity in television media and museums in that this whole change that is happening with technology and fragmented markets and audiences wanting that real experience, we are all grappling with the same sorts of issues."

The energetic new director told Alex Sloan on 666 Afternoons that she wants to see an established community at the museum that is "connected and engaged and cares".